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EICMA: Moto Morini Corsaro
1200 Veloce
Corsaro 1200 Veloce is the sport
evolution of the Corsaro 1200 and its name, Veloce, Italian for
high-speed, reveals its intrinsic personality. The name is also
inspired by the best tradition of the Bologna motorcycle manufacturer,
who in the early sixties gave the name Corsaro Veloce to a sporty
version of the Corsaro 125, a model blessed by success in that
era.
The model brought out today is a motorcycle with top-flight components
and aggressive graphics intended for bikers who love Italian
motorcycling tradition. It is a naked motorcycle that can live
up to the desires of the most expert motorcyclists who expect
the ultimate riding experience on the road and on the track.
The Corsaro 1200 Veloce is a "standard produced special
bike", a motorcycle born to deliver total fun and absolute
performance worthy of a true racing machine.
The Bialbero Corsacorta Twin Cylinder
The technological core of the Corsaro 1200 Veloce is the Bialbero
CorsaCorta 1187 cc twin cylinder engine, which develops 140 hp
at 8500 rpm. The engine's layout is compact, strongly characterised
by the 87° V layout of the cylinders and by the innovative
solution of the integral casing, whose advantages have been illustrated
on other occasions. Summarizing briefly:
· the stiffness of the whole makes the engine a supporting
element, serving to simplify the layout of the frame
· the ease in assembling and disassembling allows work
to be done on the engine both during production and servicing
· easy access to gearbox and crankshaft eliminates the
need to disassemble heads from the casing
· easy access to pistons and cylinders avoids opening
of the casing and using the lateral openings instead
· there is no longer the need to join the two semi-casings,
typical of motorbike engines, translating into great benefits
for production, service and the cost of spare parts.
The performance of the twin-cylinder designed by Franco Lambertini
is already a standard for motorbikes in this category. Main technical
characteristics are described below:
The cylinder heads have 4 valves set at a narrow angle; the timing
system is bialbero; the intake pipes are vertical; the exhaust
pipes are split at the outlet; the one and only sparkplug is
centrally positioned.
The engine has a forged piston measuring 107 mm, the largest
ever built for a motorcycle of this category. The stroke is 66
mm.
The crankshaft is built with a classic "split-type"
motorcycle technology and has the great advantage of mounting
an integral connecting rod, thus without crosshead bolts. The
gearbox is six speed with quick coupling. The clutch has a radial
master-cylinder and antiskipping device to limit the excess of
braking torque and to assure an optimum setup of the motorcycle
during hard braking and clean entries into curves.
For lubrication, the designers have chosen a wet casing lubrication,
much simpler and more practical for the layout of the vehicle
as compared to a dry casing lubrication. The pump is with lobes
and is gear-commanded; the bypass valve is positioned under the
filter to avoid blockages.
The fuel injection system features an integrated injection ignition
system by Magneti Marelli, the throttle bodies are 54 mm with
single jet injector.
Chassis
Moto Morini has equipped the Corsaro 1200 Veloce with high-level
components to upgrade the performance of the twin cylinder and
to provide the pleasure of a sporty ride. Essence of the chassis
is the trellis frame in high-strength tubular steel by Verlicchi.
The structure is extremely solid and combines all the stiffness
required to harness the power of the engine with a reduced weight
and a muscular look characterised by the main tubing with a 35
mm diameter. Wheelbase, steering rake, and trail measurements
are highly compact.
The function of the frame is aided by top-notch suspensions which
are even more sophisticated in this sport version. At front is
a powerful Marzocchi Magnum with 50 mm diameter legs with precise
customisation of the setting in compression and rebound thanks
to a double adjustment: the adjuster on the plug for the hydraulic
damping of the rebound is complemented by an adjuster for the
hydraulic damping of the compression placed at the foot of the
fork. The positioning of the scraper on the bushes improves the
hold of the cartridge, the hard anodized internal rod in ergal
makes sliding more efficient and assures a greater resistance
to wear. The longer counterspring intensifies the thrill when
pulling out of a curve at high speed and guarantees better stability
at the front. On the whole, the visual solidity is echoed in
a solid and even ride, with the bike ready to conform to the
slightest unevenness on the road and to bear the thrust of deceleration
when braking dramatically.
The rear is characterised by an asymmetrical swing arm that conceals
an Ohlins single shock absorber with separate tank multi-adjustable
in length, pre-load, extension and rebound.
While braking, the Corsaro 1200 Veloce never gives reason to
disappoint: the Brembo Serie Oro systems deliver powerful yet
progressive deceleration, granting the rider the sensitivity
needed for optimum handling of this difficult aspect of the riding
experience. At front are a pair of 320 mm discs with radial master-cylinder
and four- piston callipers, a solution stemming from a precise
technical input, that of lending safety thanks to a excellent
modulability and awesome power. The rear braking system features
a 220 disc and a two-piston calliper.
The exhaust system has two slender and lightweight Termignoni
silencers in a pure racing style that produce a powerful hum
while complying to Euro 3 emission standards. The support of
the rider footpegs is in ergal machined from the solid and they
have been set more towards the rear to offer better control at
the front, thus a racier feel. Designed for road use, the Corsaro
1200 Veloce gives the best of itself when manoeuvring between
kerbs thanks to the control unit with racing mapping delivered
with the bike and that promises a definite upgrade in performance.
This sophisticated electronic component can be utilized only
with open-type exhausts and is therefore installed only for track
use on request of the customer.
The Corsaro Veloce flaunts its gritty style aesthetically, too,
which comes through in its "mean" graphics enhancing
the quality of the componentry and revealing a refinement Italian
bike aficionados will appreciate. It is available in three versions:
black technical base and monochromatic upperstructures in red,
white, or all black for an even more aggressive impact.
Technical Specifications Moto Morini Corsaro 1200 Veloce
Make MOTO MORINI
Model Corsaro 1200 Veloce
Engine
Engine Moto Morini Bialbero CorsaCorta (DOHC - Short
Stroke)
Cylinders (no.) 2
Layout 87° V longitudinal
Strokes (no.) 4
Cooling Liquid
Timing system Gear/chain combination
Valves per cylinder 4
Bore x stroke 107 x 66 mm / 4,21 x 2,59 inch
Displacement 1187 cc
Compression ratio 11.8 ± 0.3
Power 103 kW 140 HP @ 8500 rpm
Torque 123 Nm 12.5 Kgm @ 6500 rpm
Fuel injection Magneti Marelli indirect electronic injection
with 54 mm /2,12 inch Ø throttle body
Ignition I.A.W. electronic
Starting Electric
Lubrication Forced with trochoidal pump
Gearbox With constant mesh spur gears
Gear ratio 6
In first 13/36
In second 17/32
In third 20/30
In fourth 22/28
In fifth 23/26
In sixth 24/25
Clutch Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath with antiskipping system
and radial master-cylinder
Primary Drive Spur gears 55:31
Final Drive Chain 17/40
Exhaust Sport Termignoni with double silencer, db killer, 3-way
catalytic converter and oxygen sensor + racing mapping Emissions
Euro 3
Chassis
Frame Verlicchi high-strength steel tube trellis frame
Wheelbase 1440 mm / 56,70 inch
Headstock rake 24.5°
Rake 103 mm / 4,05 inch
Front suspension Marzocchi upside down with 50 mm/ 1.96 Ø
stems, hydraulically adjustable in extension, compression and
spring pre-charge on each stem. Ergal rod, floating bushing and
stretched counter-spring.
Front wheel travel 129 mm / 5,08 in
Swingarm Casted Aluminium alloy
Rear suspension Ohlins single shock absorber with separate tank
featuring spring length, preload, rebound and compression damping
multiple adjustment
Rear wheel travel 130 mm / 5,11 inch
Front brake Brembo 320 mm twin disc with 4 pistons brake callipers
and radial master-cylinder
Rear brake Brembo (master cylinder and callipers) 220 mm
/ 8,66 inch Ø mono disc with 2-piston calliper
Front tyre Pirelli Diablo 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyre Pirelli Diablo 180/55 ZR 17
Rims Brembo in light alloy, 6 spokes
Front rim size MT 3.50 m x 17"
Rear rim size MT 5.50 m x 17"
Driver support and footrests
Solid-block Ergal with short gearshift ratio and rear-set footrest
Measures and Weight
Total length 2070 mm / 81,50 inch
Max. width 810 mm / 31,89 inch (without mirror)
Seat height 830 mm / 32,68 inch
Min. height from ground 140 mm / 5,51 inch
Steering angle 30° rh/lh
Dry weight 196 Kg / 435 lbs (Moto Morini indicates the weight
of the motorcycle complete with battery, cooling liquid, engine
oil and without fuel)
Capacities
Tank capacity 18 L / 3,96 UK gal
Reserve capacity 4 L / 0,88 UK gal
Instrumentation
Instrument panel Electronic/digital rev counter multifunction
LCD display
Versions
Colours Red/black frame - Black /black frame - White/black frame
Warranty 3 years - unlimited mileage (European Countries)
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